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Saturday 7 December: Visitor entry is 10am - 2.30pm (last entry 1.30pm), due to Community Christmas Carols at 3pm. Everyone is welcome to join the service.

Lady Chapel and Mary

Joyfully proclaiming the love of God in Worship, Outreach, Welcome and Care

Concerts and Events

Cathedral Services

Three Services are held at the Cathedral every day of the year without exception.

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Advent and Christmas Services

View details of our all services this Advent, Christmas and Epiphany

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A Festival of Carols

A Festival of Carols

Friday 6 December
A Christmas celebration with seasonal music, readings and poems.

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Octagon Tower Tours

* A Cathedral highlight *
One of the wonders of medieval engineering, this incredible structure completed in 1342 is considered the jewel in the Cathedral crown.

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Life by Luxmuralis

Tuesday 4 - Saturday 8 February 2025
A spectacular Sound and Light show

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Environment Action

Ely Cathedral has been awarded the prestigious A Rocha UK Eco Church 'Gold' Award!'

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Home and Garden Show 2025

We are delighted to announce Ely Cathedral's first Home & Garden Show.

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Online Shop

Visit our Online Shop for a selection of souvenirs, gifts, jewellery and books.

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Support Us

It costs £10,000 a day to care for our historic building, maintain our worship and music tradition, and carry out our contemporary mission of education, outreach, and care.

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The Stained Glass Museum

The Stained Glass Museum within Ely Cathedral offers a unique insight into the fascinating history of stained glass.

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Visitor Opening Hours & Tickets

Monday to Saturday:
Visitor entry 10am - 4pm (visitor charges apply)

Sunday:
Visitor entry 12 Noon - 3pm (visitor charges apply)

Please check any changes to opening hours before you visit.

We kindly request that Visitor Tickets are booked in advance.

Services usually take place Monday - Saturday at 5.30pm and Sunday at 10.30am & 4pm – everyone is welcome to attend.

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Safeguarding at Ely Cathedral

We are fully committed to safeguarding all who worship or attend activities here.

We fully acknowledge we have a duty of care to all. We have robust policies and guidelines in place and we follow the advice, guidance and practice of the Church of England in Promoting a Safer Church.

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